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EF05 XXM

2005 Seat Leon · Diesel · 1896cc

Yellow Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourYellow
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Seat Leon Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 170,662 miles on the clock, averaging 12,445 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF05 XXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,662
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,445

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,662 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year12,445
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF05 XXM 58k86k114k142k171k '08'17'14

Check EF05 XXM

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,662 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,661 miles
Since last MOT+7,528 miles
PASS
Mileage163,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,133 miles
Since last MOT+11,930 miles
PASS
Mileage151,203 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,201 miles
Since last MOT+11,135 miles
PASS
Mileage140,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,066 miles
Since last MOT+12,122 miles
PASS
Mileage127,944 miles
Since last MOT+13,367 miles
PASS
Mileage114,577 miles
Since last MOT+11,641 miles
PASS
Mileage102,936 miles
Since last MOT+12,448 miles
PASS
Mileage90,488 miles
Since last MOT+16,175 miles
PASS
Mileage74,313 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,313 miles
Since last MOT+16,539 miles
PASS
Mileage57,774 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 XXM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EF05 XXM

What car is EF05 XXM?

EF05 XXM is an yellow Seat Leon, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EF05 XXM?

The last recorded mileage for EF05 XXM was 170,662 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF05 XXM passed its MOT?

EF05 XXM has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Jun 2017.

Is EF05 XXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF05 XXM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EF05 XXM?

EF05 XXM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.